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KF53 VLH

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 VLH
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

steering rack has a slight coil leak n/s

Fail 4 Apr 2015 82,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

steering rack has a slight coil leak n/s

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 72,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,489 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 61,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,254 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 57,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 57,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,670 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 51,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,242 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 18,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 18,907 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 12,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,176 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
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KF53 VLH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF53 VLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KF53 VLH registered?

KF53 VLH is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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